Science

KS3

 Year 7

Theme – Exploring Science

Biology

• Cells, tissues, organs and organ systems

• Reproduction 

• Ecosystems and Interdependence

Chemistry

• Mixtures and separation
• Acids and alkalis
• The particle model
• Atoms, elements and molecules

Physics

• Energy
• Electricity
• Forces
• Space

Year 8

• Looking at Plants and Ecosystems
• Magnetism and Electricity
• Our Health and the Effects of Drugs
• Obtaining Useful Materials
• Using our Earth Sustainably
• Waves and Energy Transfer

Year 9

Transitioning and deepening knowledge from KS3 to KS4

Biology:

Chemistry: 

Physics:

Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11)

 Year 10

GCSE 9-1
Physics:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 2 – Motion and forces

Topic 3 – Conservation of energy

Topic 4 – Waves

Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Topic 6 – Radioactivity

Chemistry:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry

Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table

Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes

Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science

Biology:

Year 11

GCSE 9-1

Biology:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology

Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions

Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis

Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals

Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles

Physics:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 8 – Energy – Forces doing work

Topic 9 – Forces and their effects

Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits

Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect

Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction

Topic 14 – Particle model

Topic 15 – Forces and matter

Revision of all units and Exam Preparation

Biology:

Separate Biology

Key Stage 5 (Year 12-13)

 Year 12

Biology

• A level Biology Edexcel A (SNAB)

• Although year 12s cover Topics 1-4 which is listed on the website
• They also cover aspects of Topic 5 and 7
• Topic 5 Photosynthesis and Ecosystems
• Topic 7 Respiration, Muscles, Heart and ECG

Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry (I)
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic Chemistry and analysis

Physics

• Working as a Physicist

• Mechanics

• Electric Circuits

• Electric Fields

• Waves

• Quantum

• Gravitational Fields

• Magnetic Fields

Year 13

 Biology

• On the Wild Side
• Infection, Immunity and Disease
• Run for your Life
• Grey Matter

 Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry (II)
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements
• Organic Chemistry and analysis
• Unifying concepts

 Physics

• Further Mechanics
• Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Thermodynamics
• Space
• Nuclear Radiation
• Gravitational Fields
• Oscillations

Independent Learning Resources

 Key Stage 3

• Use the Oak National Academy website to revise and reinforce the content taught in lessons. 

  1. Start with the lesson's starter quiz to assess your initial understanding.
  2. Watch the lesson video to reinforce key concepts.
  3. Complete the exit quiz to test your knowledge.
  4. If your score is low, re-watch the video and redo the quiz to improve understanding.

  Year 7 link: https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/programmes/science-secondary-year-7/units

  Year 8 link: https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/programmes/science-secondary-year-8/units

  Year 9 link: https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/programmes/science-secondary-year-9/units

  Please note students do not require a login to access this website.

  Use the Century tech website https://app.century.tech/login/ to search topics that you have missed or found difficult via the ‘my courses’ tab. Weekly homework is set on this platform. Login details are provided at the start of the academic year.

• BBC Bitesize are both useful resources:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary

Key Stage 4

Pearson Edexcel in Combined Science (Double Award students)

Pearson Edexcel in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Triple Award students)

• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science: Student Book by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science Higher Revision Guide by Nigel Saunders et al
• Virtual textbooks are available on Pearson ActiveLearn
• BBC Bitseize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary

• Past exam papers

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/

Key Stage 5

Use www.uplearn.co.uk to revise previously taught topics and complete pre-learning for upcoming topics. Uplearn is set for homework every week but can also be used as an independent learning resource. Students should watch the videos and complete quizzes in order to boost their Up Score and gain XP.

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